Rangers Rally From 2-0 Down To Beat Falkirk 6-3 In Scottish Premiership
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Rangers Rally From 2-0 Down To Beat Falkirk 6-3 In Scottish Premiership

12 April, 2026.Sports.8 sources

Key Takeaways

  • Rangers came from two goals down to defeat Falkirk 6-3.
  • Win leaves Rangers within one point of Hearts in the title race.
  • The match produced nine goals, described as a nine-goal thriller.

Rangers' Comeback

They went 2-0 down before pulling back to win 6-3.

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It was the highest scoring match in the Scottish Premiership this season.

Rangers are back into second, a point behind leaders Hearts.

Danny Röhl said, 'We brought ourselves some trouble in the first few minutes.'

Title Race Tightness

The Rangers comeback put the spotlight on the three-team title race.

Hearts still lead Rangers by a point, with Celtic two further back.

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Rangers are currently five goals better off than Hearts.

The hierarchy of tie-breakers includes goal difference and head-to-head points.

Only if all else was equal would a play-off come into play.

Play-Off Possibility

If teams finish dead level on all tiebreakers, a play-off would be used.

The play-off scenario would require Celtic winning the final Old Firm game by two goals.

The other element would be that Hearts finish third.

There is also the possibility that all three teams finish level on points.

Broadcast and Coverage

The match was broadcast live on Sky Sports Football.

Sky Go customers could stream the game through the Sky Go app.

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The match took place at the Falkirk Stadium with a capacity crowd expected.

Rangers boss Danny Röhl acknowledged some minor injury worries.

The side remained the firm favourites.

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